You have to make some difficult decisions through the course of your life. Business writer and author Suzy Welch suggests making that call by using the 10-10-10 rule to get your priorities in order first.

Every time I find myself in a situation where there appears to be no solution that will make everyone happy, I ask myself three questions:

What are the consequences of my decision in 10 minutes?

In 10 months?

And in 10 years?

The way the brain works, your decisions are rooted in feelings
, and the long-term considerations should help in making those clear. Welch says that with the answers, you will figure out if the decision is aligned with your priorities, or maybe even discover your priorities in the process. The clarity of thought also makes it easy to explain the choice to those who will feel its impact.